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Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis

Meaning

Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis is a specialized clinical procedure involving the collection and subsequent laboratory examination of the clear fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord. This analysis is critical for assessing the biochemical, immunological, and cellular status of the central nervous system, offering a direct, high-fidelity window into neuroendocrine activity. Clinically, it is utilized to diagnose various neurological conditions and to evaluate the central regulation of key hormonal axes, such as the HPA axis.